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AU52 AZC

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,497 mi
Last recorded111,497 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 AZC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,497 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak around top front of engine (possible power steering fluid) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silncer casing corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 111,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak around top front of engine (possible power steering fluid) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silncer casing corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 104,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD ADRIFT

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD ADRIFT

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2023 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2022 93,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material car has recently been undersealed,unable to fully examine pipes and underside components (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 83,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material car has recently been undersealed,unable to fully examine pipes and underside components (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens cover removed for test (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,199 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,769 miles

corrosion underside

Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,769 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion underside

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,111 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in inner steering rack arms

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,393 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,552 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,890 miles

front wipers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre badley worn on edges

slight corrosion underside of car

Fail 31 Aug 2012 70,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,895 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 68,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,584 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE ON INSIDE TREAD WORN LOW

Fail 28 Aug 2008 47,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,147 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,211 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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AU52 AZC is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 82,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 AZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU52 AZC registered?

AU52 AZC is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AU52 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 AZC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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